Module ICE-4331:
Embedded Systems
Embedded Systems 2024-25
ICE-4331
2024-25
School of Computer Science & Engineering
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Noel Bristow
Overview
Indicative content includes:
- Basic principles of embedded systems.
- Specifying systems, hardware/software partitioning, target hardware platforms.
- Microprocessors, microcontrollers, Systems-on-Silicon.
- Realtime Operating Systems.
- Interrupts, Polling, Watchdog timers.
- System modelling, UML
- Debugging, emulation and testing.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Equivalent to 50%.Uses key areas of theory or knowledge to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module. Is able to formulate an appropriate solution to accurately solve tasks and questions. Can identify individual aspects, but lacks an awareness of links between them and the wider contexts. Outputs can be understood, but lack structure and/or coherence.
-good -Equivalent to the range 60%-69%.Is able to analyse a task or problem to decide which aspects of theory and knowledge to apply. Solutions are of a workable quality, demonstrating understanding of underlying principles. Major themes can be linked appropriately but may not be able to extend this to individual aspects. Outputs are readily understood, with an appropriate structure but may lack sophistication.
-excellent -Equivalent to the range 70%+.Assemble critically evaluated, relevant areas of knowledge and theory to constuct professional-level solutions to tasks and questions presented. Is able to cross-link themes and aspects to draw considered conclusions. Presents outputs in a cohesive, accurate, and efficient manner.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the principles of embedded system design to a specification.
- Justify choices of hardware and software environment used to design and create embedded systems.
- Select and apply appropriate system modelling methods to the design of embedded systems.
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Embedded System Investigation 2
Weighting
30%
Due date
16/12/2022
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Exam
Weighting
40%
Assessment method
Demonstration/Practice
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Embedded System Investigation 1
Weighting
30%
Due date
28/10/2022